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'Shameful is too kind': Prominent law firm dragged after latest 'capitulation' to Trump

Social media critics expressed outrage Thursday night and accused a lawyer from a powerful law firm of "capitulating" to President Donald Trump.

Trump on Thursday withdrew an executive order that rescinded security clearances from the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. The move came after Trump met law firm chairman Brad Karp, and they came to an agreement, with Paul, Weiss pledging $40 million worth of pro bono legal services during Trump's presidency, focusing on fighting antisemitism and helping veterans. The firm also agreed to review its hiring practices and eliminate any diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, policies.

Additionally, the firm acknowledged the alleged misconduct of a former partner who investigated Trump while working for the Manhattan District Attorney's office.

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The news led to significant backlash from critics, some of whom had held up Paul, Weiss as an example of how to fight Trump.

"Frankly, this is shameful on the part of Paul, Weiss. The executive orders targeting law firms are an existential threat to the legal industry. Capitulation is not the answer," rebuked Anna Bower, senior editor of Lawfare.

Conservative attorney George Conway replied, "'Shameful' is too kind a word. But you’re right, this kind of moral